About Sacred Heart · Plainview, Texas
Sacred Heart Parish in Plainview, Texas, serves a community of 9,248 Catholics in Hale County. Established in 1964, the parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, with a strong emphasis on faith formation, youth ministry, and community service. The parish is part of the Diocese of Lubbock and is led by Pastor Rev. Benedict Rudolf 'Rudi' Crasta, assigned July 1, 2026, alongside Parochial Vicar Rev. Dennis Marcos and several deacons. The parish office is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and Friday 9am–12pm and 1pm–3pm.
- Established
- 1964
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Rev. Benedict Rudolf 'Rudi' Crasta
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lubbock
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers vibrant ministries including youth and young adult programs, faith formation, and community outreach. With Masses in both English and Spanish, and a dedicated team of priests, deacons, and staff, Sacred Heart fosters a welcoming, spiritually rich environment for all ages.
Mass times at Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Appointments available
Adoration times
- Saturday 4:00 pm
History
Sacred Heart Parish was established in 1964 to serve the Catholic community in Hale County. It is one of 60 parishes in the Diocese of Lubbock, which was established in 1983. The parish has grown to serve 9,248 Catholics and offers bilingual Masses and a variety of ministries including youth, family life, and faith formation.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Youth Ministry (YL), Young Adult Ministry (YL), Women for Faith and Family (WFFF), RCIA, Catechesis, Family Life, Campus Ministry, Vocations Office, and Jail Ministry. These ministries are designed to support the spiritual, educational, and social needs of parishioners of all ages.
- Youth Ministry (YL)
- Young Adult Ministry (YL)
- WFFF (Women for Faith and Family)
- RCIA
- Catechesis
- Family Life
- Campus Ministry
- Vocations Office
- Jail Ministry
Faith Formation
Sacred Heart Parish offers comprehensive faith formation programs for children, teens, and adults. These include religious education, sacramental preparation, and ongoing catechesis to help parishioners deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith.
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation is available for all ages and is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick